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  • Wineries & Vineyards
    • Plan Your Wine Tour -
    • Wine Trails - Throughout Michigan wine country, groups of wineries have joined together to create wine trails in their regions.
    • Wine Tour Packages - Michigan tourism destinations work with wineries to create unique packages for travelers.
    • Wine Tour Transportation Services - There are numerous ways to get around the great state of Michigan to see and taste the fine wines. Whether you want to bike or hire a limousine driver, there is a variety of choices to choose from so you can enjoy your trip!
    • Trip Ideas - Do you really need a special occasion for an excuse to enjoy wine? Of course not. Good wine makes any occasion special, especially when it's enjoyed overlooking the scenic Michigan countryside. But here are a few ideas to tempt your palate.
    • Vineyards and Their Appellations - Information about wine grape growers in Michigan
    • Michigan Wine Country Weddings - Michigan's vineyards provide a beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony.
    • Michigan Wine Country Magazine - Request this colorful, free magazine - published annually in April, it contains information and informative articles about the wineries and wine regions of Michigan.
    • Tourism Links - Links to information about travel and tourism in Michigan.
    • Vintage Michigan - Join the Vintage Michigan Club and discover Michigan's best-kept secret!
  • Wine & Food - Michigan wines are typically "cool climate" -- clean, crisp, balanced wines that exhibit real varietal character and pair well with food.
    • Restaurants Serving Michigan Wine - There are many restaurants around Michigan that serve a variety of Michigan wines. View a list of some of the restaurants that list four or more Michigan wines.
    • Wine and Food Pairings - When food and wine are perfectly paired something magical happens -- the pleasure of your meal is greater than the sum of its parts.
    • Wine Clubs -
    • Recipes - Explore our recipes using the links to the left ... you'll find that Michigan wines go great with Michigan foods!
      • Appetizers - Eight amazing appetizer recipes that compliment Michigan Wines can be found here.
      • Beverages - Add a little zing to your drink! These flavorful recipes will give you just the taste you're looking for.
      • Desserts - Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious recipes that compliment Michigan wines!
      • Main Dishes - These main dishes compliment delicious Michigan wines. From sherry goulash to venison swiss steak, there are 31 tasty recipes to choose from to please your palate!
      • Side Dishes - Need a little something to spruce up your meal? These side dishes can do just that, and they taste great with Michigan wines!
      • Soups, Salads & Sauces - Whether you need a soup, salad, or a delicious sauce to add flare to your meal, there is a recipe for it! These recipes go great with Michigan wines and meals.
    • Wine & Food Links - Links to a variety of food- and wine-related websites.
  • Events - A comprehensive listing of wine-related events happening in Michigan.
    • Wedding Venues - Michigan's vineyards provide a beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony.
  • News - Get a comprehensive listing of the news related to wine and the wine industry in Michigan.
  • Industry - Information for winery owners, wine grape growers, winemakers, tasting room staff and others related to the Michigan wine industry.
    • Michigan Wine Competition - Annual wine competition open to all wineries producing Michigan wine.
    • Council Business - This page allows you to view the minutes of the Council meeting, read the strategic plan, view promotional elegibility for promotional opportunities.
      • Council Contacts - The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council is an 11-member Council established by the Legislature to promote Michigan's wine and wine grape-growing industries.
      • E-newsletters -
      • Forms - This page allows you to view the minutes of the Council meeting, read the strategic plan, view promotional elegibility for promotional opportunities.
      • Approved Minutes - This page allows you to view the minutes of the Council meeting, read the strategic plan, view promotional elegibility for promotional opportunities.
    • Buy and Sell Grapes - A site for contacting people who are interested in buying or selling grapes.
    • Distributors of Michigan Wines - This site gives you a listing of distributors in and out of state that distribute Michigan wines.
    • Start-up and Business Resources - This is a business resource page, where you can find informationabout starting a winery, exporting wines, inpact studies and more.
    • Research and Grower Education - Looking for research articles on Michigan wines? Look no further! Researcher reports from 2008-2012 from Michigan State University scholars can be found here, along with other university academic articles.
    • Culinary Tourism Alliance - The goals of the Culinary Tourism Alliance are to increase menu offerings of local products at restaurants across the state, increase sales and profitability for Michigan specialty crop producers, and promote Michigan as a destination for culinary travel experiences.
    • Michigan Grape and Wine Conference - Join more than 200 members of Michigan's wine industry for this annual conference, featuring educational sessions on grape and wine production, business management, sales and marketing.
    • Wine Industry Resources -
  • About - Each year, Michigan's wine, grapes and grape juice products and related industries contribute considerably to the total economic value to the State of Michigan.
    • Awards - Michigan wineries increasingly win high honors at national and international wine competitions.
    • Economic Impact - Michigan's wine, grapes and grape juice products contribute nearly $790 million of total economic value to the State of Michigan.
    • Fast Facts -
    • History of The Michigan Wine Industry - Michigan's wine history is laden with tales of discovery, perseverance and passion for crafting wine from fruits that thrive in our soils.
    • Wine Grape Varieties - Michigan grows more than 50 different wine grape varieties.
    • About the Council - The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council is an 11-member Council established by the Legislature to promote Michigan's wine and wine grape-growing industries.
  • Contact - Contact information for the Michigan Grape & Wine Industry Council staff.